Handrail End Cap

We made a handrail end cap using a 3D printer. Normally it is dangerous for the end of a handrail to protrude into a walkway, but we deliberately made it stick out slightly so that it prompts people to notice "there is a handrail here." In addition, using a highly visible color reduces the risk of collisions while naturally guiding people to the handrail. This idea came from daily observation of a family member with Parkinson's disease who is unsteady on their feet. For people who first reach out with a hand to look for support when walking, being able to reliably find "the first thing to hold on to" brings great reassurance. We believe it can also be a useful solution for many other people who need support in the same way, regardless of illness or age. And there is still potential in the end cap. In the future, we aim to develop functional end caps with further refinements in shape and material, to meet a wider range of needs.

[3D Printed Self-Help Device Design Contest 2025 Finalist]

Entry details: https://fabble.cc/hhoshino/tesuri-endcap

Coarse-thread wood screws are used for mounting.